APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Requisition ID: 55976

BPIS: 09149

Opening Date: 05/07/2026

Closing Date: 05/21/2026

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Class Title: MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SPEC - 25583

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7195 a month; Full Range $7195 - $10,485 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Child Support Services is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to fill the role of Management Systems Specialist in the Operations section. This position will provide agency management with “front end” technical assistance in the development, maintenance, and coordination of a computer-based management information system.

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills regarding the presentation of technical information, the candidate should also possess strong customer services skills to be successful in performing the operations of the Application Development team.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves as Application Development Specialist by providing agency management with high level "front end" technical assistance in the development, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, modification, and installation of comprehensive management information systems
• Plans, directs, and educates users in the use of personal computer applications, including Access databases, such as the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP) database, Additional Information Request (AIR) database, Excel spreadsheets, Crystal reports, Share Point, WebEx and Mobius access groups
• Advises management on feasibility and implication of proposed policy and procedural changes as they relate to the LAN/WAN
• Analyzes Child Support Services (CSS) operations
• Monitors the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) system and its processes
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires either:
(1) A Master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, and preferably including course work in
systems analysis, accounting, computer science, and statistics; requires two (2) years of professional experience in public or
business administration.
Or
(2) A Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a closely related field, and preferably including course work in
system analysis, computer science and statistics; requires four (4) years of experience directly related to the development,
maintenance, and coordination of a computer-based management information system.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work
• involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Headquarter Location: 607 E Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Work County: Sangamon

Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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